n.

1. 公民权，选举权[the S]
   They were given the franchise a few years ago.

   数年前他们获得选举权。

2. 【美】（政府给予个人、公司或社团经营某种事业的）特权；（制造厂商授予联营店者的）经销权（或公司名称使用权等）[C]
   That fast food business has expanded through the sale of franchises.

   该快餐店通过出售联营经销权而扩大了生意。

vt.

1. 【美】给予特权、经销权

n.

1. an authorization granted by a government or company to an individual or group enabling them to carry out specified commercial activities.
   ▸a business or service granted such authorization.
   ▸N. Amer. an authorization given by a professional league to own a sports team.
   ▸N. Amer. informal a professional sports team.
2. the right to vote in public elections.

v.